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Question

The following illustration shows a molecular orbital for the C₂⁺ ion:

Molecular orbital diagram for C2+ ion, illustrating bonding and antibonding characteristics.

Determine if the MO is a σ or π MO and classify if it is a bonding or antibonding MO.

Accepted Answer

π; bonding

Answer

σ; bonding

Answer

σ; antibonding

Answer

π; antibonding

The following illustration shows a molecular orbital for the C2+ ion:Determine if the MO is a σ or π MO and classify if it is a bonding or antibonding MO.